Finance Business Partner

Our client, in the defence industry is currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team. This is an exciting permanent role that offers flexibility and the opportunity to significantly impact the organisation. Our client values innovation and empowerment, fostering a culture where employees feel valued and respected.

• Support the Financial Planning and Business Partnering Leader to design and deliver impactful finance business partnering across the business.
• Provide business partnering support to engineering and operations teams, offering finance support and guidance
• Embed key performance metrics into the business, including labour utilisation, efficiency, absorption, standard costs and inventory turns
• Work with operational teams to create meaningful budgets
• Partner with budget holders to ensure robust cost control and deliver business targets
• Identify opportunities to improve data capture and processes
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as needed

• Qualified or near qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) is highly desirable
• Experience within an operational/manufacturing/engineering finance team in similar positions
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Understanding of engineering and operational environments, including supply chain and manufacturing engineering
• Ability to create high-quality, commercially meaningful outputs, including robust audit trails and process notes
• Knowledge of integrated ERPs, specifically IFS (desirable)
• Experience within a defence or aerospace environment (desirable)

• Flexible working within core hours
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance at four times your annual salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5% based on service
• Sports and social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

If you are an experienced finance professional with a background in operational, manufacturing, or engineering accounting, and are looking to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to make an immediate impact in an innovative and robust company.